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Japan's Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election
Polls suggest big gains for Takaichi's coalitionRecord snow may depress turnout, Tokyo given rare coveringJapan's first female leader seeks to ride youth appeal Voting ends at 1100 GMT, early projections swiftly followBy Tim Kelly, John Geddie and Joseph Campbell TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
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Ukraine's Naftogaz says Russia attacked its facilities overnight
KYIV, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Russia attacked facilities of Ukraine's major oil and gas company Naftogaz in the eastern Poltava region overnight, causing damage, Naftogaz said on Sunday."This attack was the 19th targeted Russian attack on the Group's facilities since the beginning of the year,...Reuters
56 minutes ago
Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal
Indian refiners not taking March–April Russian crude offersTrump says India committed to halting Russian oil importsNew Delhi has not announced halt to Russian purchasesIndian refiners cut Russian intake, buy from other suppliersBy Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Indian refiners are avoi...Reuters
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REFILE-Japan votes in test for PM Takaichi as snow weighs on turnout
Polls suggest gains for Takaichi's LDP-Ishin coalitionRecord snow may hurt turnout, favouring organised voting blocsYoung voters favour Takaichi but less likely to votePolls close at 1100 GMTBy Tim Kelly TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japanese voters were casting ballots on Sunday in an election ex...Reuters
10 hours ago
Ivory Coast's cashew nut output forecast steady in 2026
Feb 7 - Ivory Coast's cashew nut output is forecast steady in 2026 at between 1.5 million and 1.7 million metric tons due to favorable weather conditions and a crackdown on smuggling, the general director of the Cotton and Cashew Council Mamadou Berte told reporters on Saturday.Ivory Coast is th...Reuters
18 hours ago
Ukrainian says it hit oil depot in Russia's Saratov region
KYIV, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian troops struck an oil depot known as "Balashovo" in Russia's Saratov region, the Ukrainian General Staff said on Saturday.Several drone control centres in territories occupied by Russia were also hit, it said in a statement on the Telegram app.Reuters
21 hours ago
If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
CAIRO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Iran will strike U.S. bases in the Middle East if it is attacked by U.S. forces that have massed in the region, its foreign minister said on Saturday, insisting that this should not be seen as an attack on the countries hosting them.Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke to Qa...Reuters
22 hours ago
Ukrainian drones hit Russian plant that makes missile fuel, SBU says
KYIV, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drones struck a plant that makes missile fuel components in the Tver region of western Russia, an official from Ukraine's SBU security service said on Saturday.The official said that components for missile fuel for Russia's X-55 and X-101 cruise missiles and...Reuters
23 hours ago
India-US trade deal excludes GM crop imports, trade minister says
Feb 7 (Reuters) - India’s trade minister said on Saturday there is no provision allowing imports of genetically modified (GM) agricultural products under the India–U.S. trade pact, addressing concerns from farm groups about market access and food standards under the agreement.The United States and I...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
No date set for next Iran-US nuclear talks but should be held soon, Al Jazeera cites Iran foreign minister
CAIRO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Qatar's flagship Al Jazeera TV cited Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying that no new date was currently set for the next round of nuclear talks with Washington, a day after the two sides held talks in Oman.Araghchi said in an interview with the channel on S...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Hong Kong summons Panama envoy over CK Hutchison ports ruling
BEIJING, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's commerce chief on Friday summoned the Panamanian Consul General in the city to condemn a court ruling that annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's 0001.HK contract to operate two ports at the Panama Canal.The move came after China's Hong Kong and Ma...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Cuba to protect essential services as US moves to cut off oil supply
By Dave SherwoodHAVANA, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Cuba detailed a wide-ranging plan on Friday to protect essential services and ration fuel as the communist-run government dug in its heels in defiance of a U.S. effort to cut off oil supply to the Caribbean island.The rationing measures are the first to be a...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
US judge unfreezes funding for $16 billion New York City tunnel project
Trump administration has frozen $205 million in federal funding since OctoberDemocrats criticize Trump's demand that landmarks be renamed for him in exchange for fundingSuspension would affect 1,000 workers, could threaten rail infrastructure By Jack Queen and David Shepardson NEW YORK/WASHIN...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Union agrees to US refineries contract, averting nationwide strike
Four-year deal includes 15% pay raise, $2,500 signing bonusUSW sought 16% raise, Marathon firm on final offerContract replaces current one, which was extended before February 1 expirationUnion tells BP Indiana refinery employees to prep for strike, lockoutBy Erwin Seba and Nicole JaoHOUSTON, Feb 6 (...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Cuba to protect essential services as U.S. moves to cut off oil supply
HAVANA, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Cuba's communist-run government on Friday detailed a wide-ranging plan to protect essential services and ration fuel, digging in its heels in defiance of a U.S. move to cut off oil supply to the Caribbean island.A swath of measures promise to guarantee fuel supply for r...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
US Cash Grains-Corn, soybean basis bids steady to lower
CHICAGO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for soybeans were flat to down at elevators and processors in the U.S. Midwest on Friday, a spot check of locations showed, as futures rose for a fourth straight session. The soybean basis rose at an elevator in Council Bluffs, Iowa and a processor in Des M...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Brazil's Eneva in talks for joint venture with Maha in Venezuela, sources say
By Rodrigo Viga Gaier and Marta Nogueira RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Brazilian energy firm Eneva ENEV3.SA is considering options to enter Venezuela's oil and natural gas sector and is in talks with Sweden's Maha Capital MAHAa.ST over creating a possible joint venture there, two sour...Reuters
Sat, Feb 7
Tesla executives say company is hiring to support Musk’s expanded solar strategy
Tesla hiring to pursue Musk plan for 100 GW of US solar manufacturingGoal far exceeds current US solar manufacturing capacityJob post says plan is to meet solar manufacturing goal by end of 2028By Nichola Groom Feb 6 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O is hiring to support founder Elon Musk's recent...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Brazil's Eneva in talks for joint venture with Maha in Venezuela, sources say
By Rodirgo Viga Gaier and Marta NogueiraRIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Brazilian energy firm Eneva is evaluating options to operate in Venezuela's oil and natural gas sector and has begun talks with Sweden's Maha Capital for a joint venture, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
PHMSA issues winter weather advisory for US pipeline operators
Feb 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a safety advisory to operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipelines, warning of risks linked to extreme winter weather conditions.PHMSA said heavy snowfall and ice accumulation, rapid winter thaws and f...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
